On the outskirts of the historical village of Sutton Cheney is a rare opportunity to own a unique 400 year old Almshouse.

Set in 1.3 acres this quintessentially English grade II listed Almshouse dates back to the early 17th century, and is steeped in history having been built originally by Sir William Roberts on land a mile from the grounds of the infamous Battle of Bosworth.

The current owner has sympathetically maintained the main house, and there is also a four bedroom detached brick built cottage in the grounds that has in the past had commercial usage.

Almshouse in Sutton Cheney for sale for £1 million. Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.

There is 4,300 sq ft of living accommodation across the two properties with character at every turn.

Expect to find exposed oak beams, inglenook fireplaces, original floors and oak doors in The Almshouse, along with a master bedroom suite and a superb formal sitting room.

Entering through an original oak door with leaded features gives you access to a spacious entrance area which could be used as an informal seating area or hallway.

The room includes a window to the front elevation as well as one to the rear, along with fitted radiators and beautiful oak flooring.

Almshouse in Sutton Cheney for sale for £1 million. Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.

There is a dog-legged staircase rising to the first floor accommodation and a timber door through to the formal lounge which has a lovely stone fireplace with a wood burning stove.

Two windows overlook the back, and double glazed French doors give access to an outside seating area.

The dining room is a wonderful size with windows to the front and back providing a wealth of natural light.

There is a beautiful inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and original terracotta quarry tiles to the floor and access to the country-style dining kitchen.

Almshouse in Sutton Cheney for sale for £1 million. Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.

Exposed stone work and original beams to the ceiling mean this room has huge potential. It also has another feature inglenook complete with AGA range, eye and base level shaker-style units with granite-effect surfaces and a fitted ceramic hob with extractor fan.

There is also space for a fridge freezer, sink with drainage to the side and a TV point.

Upstairs the property affords a large galleried landing with timber balustrades, which is currently being used as a library with windows to the front and back and exposed beams to the ceiling.

Although currently being used as a library with an array of bookcases it could potentially be an informal seating area.

Almshouse in Sutton Cheney for sale for £1 million. Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.

The master bedroom suite is a wonderful double room affording TV point, again windows to the front and back fitted wardrobes and opening through to en-suite facilities comprising of a three piece suite with a P-shaped bath, shower and glass screen, close coupled WC, vanity unit wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and rolled edge granite work surfaces.

The en-suite is fitted with wood effect flooring and offers windows to the front and side elevations.

The second landing offers access to bedrooms two and three - both double bed-sixed and the family bathroom, which is fitted with a four-piece white suite comprising of a corner fitted bath, inclusive of a jacuzzi option, ceramic tile splash backs, close cup toilet, range of eye and base level units and his-and-hers Savoy ceramic sink with chrome taps, and a contemporary-tiled flooring.

The outside of the property sits on an impressive plot with two tree lined sweeping driveways offering vehicle access to both The Almshouse and nearby Sutton House.

To the front of the properties sits a good sized paddock and block paved driveway leading to the front gardens.

Almshouse in Sutton Cheney for sale for £1 million. Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.

The garden to The Almshouse comprises of a lovely brick built under slate outer house which could potentially be used for a small business venture and a large pergola seating area.

The plot is laid mostly to lawn with mature flowerbeds throughout and a large seating area offering views over the local church, with a pond in set as well as a fountain to the front of the gravelled area.

The property has also had detailed planning approved and footings in for a double detached garage and for an orangery to The Almshouse.

There is also detailed planning permission and footings built for an orangery to extend from the rear.

Almshouse in Sutton Cheney for sale for £1 million. Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.

Extending to over an acre of maintained grounds, there are two sweeping driveways into the plot leading to paddock land and a substantial parking area, then through a set of wrought iron gates to the beautiful ‘English Cottage’ gardens, fully stocked with mature trees, borders and plants, affording a brick built studio/office, seating areas and a pond.

This beautiful period property represents an exceptional opportunity to buy into a beautiful English village with total privacy, and generous versatile living accommodation with huge potential for business use.

There is also detailed planning permission and footings in place for a detached double garage.

Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.

Almshouse in Sutton Cheney for sale for £1 million. Contact Alexanders of Market Bosworth on 01455 291471 for more details.